Conferences & Events

This 90 minute webinar will cover the similarities and the differences in Canada and the US's approach to copyright.

Discovery products providing a single search interface to library collections have become industry standard in large academic libraries since their emergence in the late 2000's. This presentation begins to fill in gaps by discussing libraries' procurement processes and assessment methods including usability studies, drawn from both the literature and real life.

Learn how a library created a classification system that people bought into, was collaborative, and was scalable.

Join our panel discussion made up of ALA round table members that will highlight their experiences and perspectives on overcoming the challenges that LGBTQIA+ library professionals face and persevere through.

Learn about and apply backward design, a model for effectively determining what you want to accomplish in workshops, library instruction and training sessions.

This presentation will help pull the shroud of mystery off library design by briefly exploring the history and roots of 20th century libraries through the interplay of technology, space design, information access, and services that continue to drive the design of Mid-21st century libraries. We will explore programmatic themes from physical asset management approaches, to partnering, space activation, and cross programming in both public and academic libraries to frame the discussion on rebooting library design for the Mid-21st Century to create legible, permeable, transparent, and connected library buildings.

Learn best practices, tips, and advice on how to successfully host lawmakers at your library to show, them the many unique ways libraries positively impact communities.

A 90 minute webinar for information specialist who provide research assistance to family history researchers

Neurodiversity within the librarian professional is often neglected as a subject of scholarly conversation. With higher rates of neurodivergent students approaching traditional college-age, it is more important than ever to embrace neurodivergence within the academic library

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.